I just received the word that the proposal to build at the school site is off the table for good. This result belongs entirely to you because you refused to look away when it mattered most. I am truly stunned by the outcome and grateful beyond words for the care …
January 16, 2014
Final supporters
I understand that LADWP previously identified an approximate 1.17 acres of State Park property located immediately behind Fire Station 23 at Los Lions Drive/Sunset Blvd as its "preferred" and environmentally desirable site. However, following vocal opposition from a few stakeholders, LADWP backed away from this site and turned focus to another site adjacent to our local public elementary school serving approximately 600 children ages 4-10, even though LADWP's environmental consultants had determined the geology at the elementary school site to be "Grade F" and "fatally flawed." Earlier this year, the fragile geology of the school area was underscored when the school grounds experienced land movement causing cracks along most of its extensive northwest perimeter. This resulted in the closure of three classrooms and the northwestern playground. Students impacted by the classroom closures were moved to the opposite end of the campus.
While I am/we are strong supporters of open space and parks (and in fact, that is a big reason for our family's choice to live in this area), we oppose placing a power distributing station into a geologically “fatally flawed” area next to an elementary school. Indeed, a previous survey by Palisades Patch (the local on-line news service) showed that over 70% of the responding public preferred the Fire Station 23 site over the school site.
Thus, I/we respectfully ask you to consider making the identified 1.17 acres of State Park property located immediately behind Fire Station 23 available to LADWP for acquisition as a potential distributing station site.
Coalition to Keep Marquez Charter Safe
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December 18, 2013
I truly never imagined that two hundred and fifty people would add their names to this. Seeing this community come together is entirely your doing and I am just standing here in awe of what you have built.
Reached 250 supporters
December 15, 2013
December 13, 2013
I truly never imagined that so many people would join me in this effort to protect our children and our community. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I am just one neighbor who wanted to bring attention to a massive problem. Thank you for showing me that we can look out for one another when it matters most.
November 18, 2013
I honestly never imagined one hundred people would feel as strongly about this location as I do. Seeing this number grow is entirely due to the neighbors who decided this was worth talking about, and I am truly grateful for your help.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2013
51 Comments
My children attended the elementary school next to the proposed project site. Please protect the hundreds of children who spend their school days adjacent to the site.
the area behind the fire station 23 is perfect - not near any residential or school property. the property next to marquez school has had slide problems for over 60 years and that is why none of it has been re-developed where the houses slid.
Hello, Who would want an electrical distribution substation in their backyard? It's a question of minimizing the potential risks to the general public. Keep Marquez Charter safe for generation to come. 1.17 acres behind Fire Station 23 at Los Lions Drive/Sunset Blvd is an isolated site away from general public. Thank you for your consideration.
I am an avid hiker (mainly in the Santa Monica mountains around the Pacific Palisades), and I am familiar with the Los Liones site. I am also a parent with children at a local Pacific Palisades School (not Marquez), and I strongly support the Los Liones site for the DWP over a site next to the Marquez Charter Elementary School.
Public school children should not be compelled to risk any harm from fires and landslides that may be posed by an industrial facility built next door. Public school children deserve everyone's support.
It is inconceivable that the thought of putting a power station right next to young children would even be a reality. The substation, which was supposed to be over by the fire station, had rich homeowners voice their anger and it was taken off the list. But hundreds of parents voicing their opposition over something potentially physically damaging to children is still on the list! Please do not build there!!
I hear from the realtors representing the home next door to the land on Marquez, that 5 large poles will be installed. This land is so beautiful, that would be a shame! Dog park please :)
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I just received the word that the proposal to build at the school site is off the table for good. This result belongs entirely to you because you refused to look away when it mattered most. I am truly stunned by the outcome and grateful beyond words for the care …
January 16, 2014
Final supporters
I understand that LADWP previously identified an approximate 1.17 acres of State Park property located immediately behind Fire Station 23 at Los Lions Drive/Sunset Blvd as its "preferred" and environmentally desirable site. However, following vocal opposition from a few stakeholders, LADWP backed away from this site and turned focus to another site adjacent to our local public elementary school serving approximately 600 children ages 4-10, even though LADWP's environmental consultants had determined the geology at the elementary school site to be "Grade F" and "fatally flawed." Earlier this year, the fragile geology of the school area was underscored when the school grounds experienced land movement causing cracks along most of its extensive northwest perimeter. This resulted in the closure of three classrooms and the northwestern playground. Students impacted by the classroom closures were moved to the opposite end of the campus.
While I am/we are strong supporters of open space and parks (and in fact, that is a big reason for our family's choice to live in this area), we oppose placing a power distributing station into a geologically “fatally flawed” area next to an elementary school. Indeed, a previous survey by Palisades Patch (the local on-line news service) showed that over 70% of the responding public preferred the Fire Station 23 site over the school site.
Thus, I/we respectfully ask you to consider making the identified 1.17 acres of State Park property located immediately behind Fire Station 23 available to LADWP for acquisition as a potential distributing station site.
Coalition to Keep Marquez Charter Safe
[email protected]
Updates
December 18, 2013
I truly never imagined that two hundred and fifty people would add their names to this. Seeing this community come together is entirely your doing and I am just standing here in awe of what you have built.
Reached 250 supporters
December 15, 2013
December 13, 2013
I truly never imagined that so many people would join me in this effort to protect our children and our community. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I am just one neighbor who wanted to bring attention to a massive problem. Thank you for showing me that we can look out for one another when it matters most.
November 18, 2013
I honestly never imagined one hundred people would feel as strongly about this location as I do. Seeing this number grow is entirely due to the neighbors who decided this was worth talking about, and I am truly grateful for your help.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2013
51 Comments
It is inconceivable that a substation would be placed next to our school placing the health of our children and staff at significant risk. If this happens I will seriously consider removing my children from the school. This should be a consideration for LAUSD as I suspect I would not be the only parent to take such action.
My children attended the elementary school next to the proposed project site. Please protect the hundreds of children who spend their school days adjacent to the site.
the area behind the fire station 23 is perfect - not near any residential or school property. the property next to marquez school has had slide problems for over 60 years and that is why none of it has been re-developed where the houses slid.
Hello, Who would want an electrical distribution substation in their backyard? It's a question of minimizing the potential risks to the general public. Keep Marquez Charter safe for generation to come. 1.17 acres behind Fire Station 23 at Los Lions Drive/Sunset Blvd is an isolated site away from general public. Thank you for your consideration.
I am an avid hiker (mainly in the Santa Monica mountains around the Pacific Palisades), and I am familiar with the Los Liones site. I am also a parent with children at a local Pacific Palisades School (not Marquez), and I strongly support the Los Liones site for the DWP over a site next to the Marquez Charter Elementary School.
Public school children should not be compelled to risk any harm from fires and landslides that may be posed by an industrial facility built next door. Public school children deserve everyone's support.
It is inconceivable that the thought of putting a power station right next to young children would even be a reality. The substation, which was supposed to be over by the fire station, had rich homeowners voice their anger and it was taken off the list. But hundreds of parents voicing their opposition over something potentially physically damaging to children is still on the list! Please do not build there!!
I hear from the realtors representing the home next door to the land on Marquez, that 5 large poles will be installed. This land is so beautiful, that would be a shame! Dog park please :)
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It is inconceivable that a substation would be placed next to our school placing the health of our children and staff at significant risk. If this happens I will seriously consider removing my children from the school. This should be a consideration for LAUSD as I suspect I would not be the only parent to take such action.